Shoprider Dasher 3, User Manual

Page 1: ...12 8 2006 1 Dasher 3 Dasher 4 Start 3 Portable Scooter User Manual ...

Page 2: ...EEL OPERATION 10 BATTERY PACK LOCK STARTING TO DRIVE YOUR SCOOTER 11 EXTRA GUIDELINES IN THE CONTROL OF YOUR SCOOTER 12 TRANSPORT STORAGE 13 BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING 14 MAINTENANCE 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16 QUARTERLY INSPECTION 17 WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 ...

Page 3: ...ur Dasher Start for today s active lifestyle The Dasher Start can be used in confined spaces both indoors and out Direct drive transaxle and electromagnetic brake give a safe and efficient ride We know that the Dasher Start portable scooter will provide many years of mobility for you Please ensure that you read this manual carefully it is important for your safety that you understand the guideline...

Page 4: ... changing panels Secured by Velcro simply pull panel off to change DASHER 3 FEATURE GUIDE Fig 3 1 Tiller control head 2 Detachable seat with fold down back removable pads 3 Removable flip up arm rests 4 Detachable basket 5 Detachable battery pack 6 Tiller adjustment knob 7 Swivel seat lever and seat release lever 8 Puncture proof tires 9 Anti tip wheels 10 Serial number 11 Tiller lock for transpor...

Page 5: ...p wheels installed DO NOT use an escalator to move a scooter between floors Serious injury could occur DO NOT drive the scooter on an incline that has oil water or ice film on it DO NOT try to lift the scooter by its seat tiller or any removable parts Any of these could cause injury to the user or damage to the scooter DO NOT use parts or accessories that are not authorized by Shoprider Before sit...

Page 6: ...eing used 2 Medium range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE Other types of hand held devices such as cordless phones laptop comp...

Page 7: ...f unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the scooter OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the scooter may make it more susceptible to EMI NOTE There is no easy way to evaluate the overall immunity of the scooter 5 Report all incidents of unintended movement or braking to your Shoprider provider and note whether there are sources of EMI n...

Page 8: ...ob located at the base of the tiller fig 2 Tighten knob to lock tiller in place You may lock the tiller assembly into place so that it doesn t swing from side to side by lifting the yellow tiller lock lever up fig 2 and to the right Do not forget to unlock the tiller lever lock when driving scooter For safety reasons this lock is designed to breakaway if scooter is driven while locked Seat Removal...

Page 9: ...he serial number is 13 alphanumerical digits beginning with a 1 Armrest Width Adjustments Fig 8 On the underside back of the seat there are two arm rest hand knobs one on each side Turn hand knobs counterclockwise to loosen Loosening the arm rest hand knob allows the armrest width to be adjusted or arm rest to be removed Once the desired positions of the arm rests are set tighten the hand knobs by...

Page 10: ...ward motion The amount of pressure applied to each lever will determine the speed the scooter travels at up to the speed selected Release the thumb lever and the scooter will automatically come to a stop as the electromagnetic brake is applied to the motor On Off Key Switch Insert the key into the key switch located on top of the tiller Turn the key and the battery gauge needle will move There may...

Page 11: ...ned on in order to reset the circuits WARNING Always re engage the free wheeling device after use Failure to do so may result in injury Anti tip wheels The anti tip wheels are located at the rear of the scooter frame Fig 10 The scooter should not be used unless the anti tipping wheels are in place Shoprider is not responsible for damage or injury incurred due to improper or misuse of the scooter S...

Page 12: ...he battery pack to be locked in place This feature minimizes the movement of the battery when the scooter is used on rough or bumpy terrain Lever easily engages and disengages for easy disassembly Battery pack lock lever in the locked position Battery pack lock lever in the unlocked position ...

Page 13: ...ted Release the lever and the scooter will slowly come to a stop as the magnetic brake automatically engages Steering Steering the scooter is light and easy When starting off ensure that you give a wide clearance when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle that you are passing When steering through limited spaces such as a doorway or when turning around turn the tiller handles where yo...

Page 14: ...fe Climbing Angle Always follow the guidelines of the safe climbing angle as shown in figure 10a Caution Do not turn off the control key while the unit is in motion Grass and Gravel Please follow the guidelines given previously and your scooter will perform admirably over many surfaces Avoid long grass loose gravel and sand NOTE You should not operate your scooter in wet weather or on wet surfaces...

Page 15: ...t lever up and lift seat up and off 3 Remove battery pack Lift battery pack up and off using handle Note battery pack is secured by Velcro 4 Fold tiller down and lock into place Loosen tiller adjustment knob lower tiller and tighten adjustment knob Lock tiller assembly by pulling yellow lever up and to the right 5 Detach rear section from front section Detach lever yellow is located in the rear of...

Page 16: ...eries within the battery pack to be charged without the scooter A compartment built into the battery pack is designed to store the battery charger when not in use First Time Use Prior to using your Dasher Start Portable scooter for the first time you must charge the batteries fully refer to Battery Charging Procedures Charging may take up to 12 hours Charging the batteries completely prior to firs...

Page 17: ...problems may occur with the unit including charging problems reduced speed loss of range and others Please contact your local Shoprider provider for battery replacement TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Circuit Breaker Reset Button Your scooter is fitted with the latest in electronic controls that are programmed to protect the electrical system from abnormal overloads Provided for extra protection is a circui...

Page 18: ... 45 0 45 0 45 Maximum Speed2 mph 3 8 3 8 3 8 Maximum Climbing Angle based on user weight of 100kg 220lb Safe Climbing Angle º 10 6 17 10 Figure 10a 10 6 17 10 Figure 10a 10 6 17 10 Figure 10a Range3 per charge w STD 12AH Battery 90 kg User Weight After the battery and mechanical moving parts fully break in mile 7 5 7 5 7 5 Turning Radius in 31 37 31 Ground Clearance in 1 5 1 5 1 5 Handle Bar Type ...

Page 19: ... met NOTE Regular Monthly inspection is strongly recommended by the manufacturer to ensure ultimate performance of the vehicle Service Record Date of Purchase Purchaser ____________________________________________________ Model GK8 Serial ___________________________________ Provider Unit Was Purchased From _______________________________ M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y ...

Page 20: ... any personal injury or property damage which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its products Mechanical or electrical defects will be dealt with on a contingency liability basis The preceding guidelines are intended to assist you in the safe operation of your powered scooter If you should have any questions about the correct operation of your scooter please contact your authorized...